CHEM 100X 4
Credits
Chemistry in Complex Systems (n)Fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on the role of
chemistry in environmental and life systems. The role of feedback systems on
chemical behavior is illustrated in atmospheric, aquatic, nuclear and
nutritional systems. For non-science majors. Materials fee: $60.
(3 + 3) Offered Fall, Spring

CHEM 104X 4
Credits
Beginnings in Biochemistry: A Survey of Organic Chemistry
and Biochemistry (n)Fundamentals of chemistry as applied to biological systems.
Bridges the gap between a general chemistry course and biochemical concepts of
other health-related sciences. Recommended for health-science degree candidates
and non-science majors interested in the central role of chemistry in life. May
be used to meet the general laboratory science requirement or for preparation
for CHEM 105X. Materials fee: $60. (Prerequisite: CHEM 103X or permission of
instructor.) (3 + 3) Offered Spring

CHEM 190 2
Credits
Alaska Statewide High School Science SymposiumStudents employ the scientific method to approach a problem
of personal interest. Student work is molded into a research paper delivered
orally in a formal scientific presentation for judges with wide-ranging
experience. Course may be repeated up to three times for additional credit.
(Prerequisite: High school student grade 9-12. Recommended: Research
completion, abstract and paper writing/submission, ASHSSS presentation.)
Offered Spring

CHEM 420 3
Credits
NMR Spectroscopy of Natural Products(Stacked with CHEM 620)Use of Nuclear Magenetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for the
interpretation of the structure of organic molecules. Both one- and
two-dimensional techniques will be covered. Theory will be introduced but most
of the course will be structural elucidation by NMR. Includes training and use
of the Varian Mercury NMR instrument. (Prerequisites: CHEM 321 and CHEM 322
with grade of C or better. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Spring

CHEM 481 1
Credit
CHEM 482O 2 Credits
SeminarIntroduction to the techniques and style of technical oral
presentation generally accepted by professional chemists. Class will meet two
hours per week, the first hour in closed session, the second, open to the
public. CHEM 481: Seminar attendance and participation in observing and
critiquing presentations by graduate students, chemistry faculty and their
peers is required. CHEM 482: Preparation of a 40 minute presentation to be
delivered twice, first, to others in the course in the closed session for
critiquing and suggestions for improvement and later, in the open seminar for
evaluation by all. Note: Oral communication intensive credit is earned upon
successful completion of CHEM 482. (Prerequisites: COMM 131X or 141X; for CHEM
482: CHEM 481.) (2 + 0) Both Offered Fall and Spring

CHEM 488 1-6 Credits
Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry ResearchAdvanced research topics from outside the usual undergraduate
laboratory offerings. The student will be required to make presentations and
turn in a final report. Research areas range from atmospheric chemistry to
molecular biology. A substantial level of chemistry or biochemistry background
is assumed. Materials fee: $40 per credit. (0 + 1-6) Offered
Fall, Spring

CHEM 605 3
Credits
Fundamentals of Environmental ChemistryFocus is on the fundamental principles and mechanisms that
underlie environmental chemistry. The course is based around four central
themes: simple box model calculations of chemical flux; application of
thermodynamics to understand chemical speciation and partitioning; role of chemical
form/oxidation state in dictating reactivity mobility; and reaction kinetics.
These principles will be discussed in the context of examples from atmospheric,
aquatic and soils chemistry. (Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of
instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall

CHEM 609 3
Credits
Environmental Geochemistry(Cross-listed with GEOS 633)Focus on advanced topics and methods in chemistry of aquatic
and soil environments. Detailed treatment of the thermodynamic, kinetic and
structural principles involved in the description and modeling of
low-temperature aqueous geochemical systems. Particular emphasis will be placed
on heterogeneous interactions, including dissolution/precipitation, sorption
and microbial processes, involved in the partitioning, transformation and
transport of chemical species in the environment. (Prerequisite: ENVE 641 or GEOS
618 or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Spring

CHEM 620 3
Credits
NMR Spectroscopy of Natural Products(Stacked with CHEM 420)Use of Nuclear Magenetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for the
interpretation of the structure of organic molecules. Both one- and
two-dimensional techniques will be covered. Theory will be introduced but most
of the course will be structural elucidation by NMR. Includes training and use
of the Varian Mercury NMR instrument. (Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Spring

CHEM 622 3
Credits
Biosynthesis of Plant Natural ProductsFocus on three major pathways of plant secondary metabolism:
terpene, shikimate and acetogenic pathways. Includes discussion of offshoots of
these pathways to various classes of alkaloids. Use of stable and radioisotopes
in conjunction with modern NMR spectroscopy and kinetic isotope effects will be
stressed. (Prerequisite: CHEM 322. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Fall

CHEM 655 3
Credits
Environmental Biochemistry and ToxicologyThe thrust of the course is toward environmental biochemistry
where the environment is broadly defined to include the home, the workplace and
lifestyle, as well as the great out-of-doors. A major focus will be on those
general properties and principles which determine how poisonous (toxic) various
chemicals are. Major natural and synthetic chemicals in the environment of developed
and developing countries will be reviewed. (Prerequisite: CHEM 451 or
equivalent biology course. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Fall

CHEM 660 3
Credits
Chemical Oceanography(Cross-listed with MSL 660)An integrated study of the chemical, biological and physical
processes that determine the distribution of chemical variables in the sea. The
distribution of stable and radioisotopes are used to follow complex chemical
cycles, with particular emphasis on the cycles of nutrient elements. The
chemistry of carbon is considered in detail. The implications of the recently
explored mid-ocean ridge vent system to ocean chemistry are examined.
(Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered Spring